Head of Operations Engineering | Morgantown, WV, USA

Head of Operations Engineering {"description": "This senior leadership position drives engineering excellence across a food and beverage manufacturing facility. You'll lead cross-functional collaboration between Maintenance, EH&S, Process, Controls, and Reliability Engineering teams, managing everything from daily operations to major facility expansions.

Main role responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all engineering projects, from planning through execution, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and boost productivity
• Manage CapEx, training, and consulting budgets
• Oversee new equipment contracts and engineering drawing controls
• Coordinate planned shutdowns and facility renovations with maintenance teams
• Support safety programs including LOTO and startup/shutdown procedures
• Establish and enforce engineering policies, standards, and food safety compliance (SQF) Critical Role Requirements Aseptic Processing Experience
• Candidates must bring hands-on experience with aseptic processing environments. This is non-negotiable given the nature of the facility and its food safety obligations. Controls Engineering & Automation Knowledge
• A solid understanding of controls engineering, automation systems, and the ability to read and create P&IDs is essential to managing facility improvements and integrating new technologies effectively. Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical)
• required
• MBA
• preferred
• 10+ years of engineering experience
• 5-7 years managing capital projects, budgets, and timelines Additional Skills
• Knowledge of FDA, PMO, and GMP standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, ERP/CRM, and MES systems
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on loss reduction #LI-HS1", "salary_raw": "$180,000
• 200,000 year"}